Brâncoveni: population and statistics
Brâncoveni has a population of 2,378 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 55.9 people per km². It ranks 2,011 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,378 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Brâncoveni ranks No. 50 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Brâncoveni, compared with an average of 37.4 ‰ in Olt County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.8 m² in Brâncoveni, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Brâncoveni in numbers
Where is Brâncoveni?
Neighbouring localities
- Șopârlița4.4 km · 1,096
- Osica de Sus5.1 km · 4,389
- Piatra-Olt5.8 km · 6,225
- Ipotești6.9 km · 1,523
- Pârșcoveni8.5 km · 2,725
- Milcov9.3 km · 1,507
- Dobrun9.3 km · 1,380
- Osica de Jos9.8 km · 1,479
Localities of similar size
Population of Brâncoveni over time
Brâncoveni had 2,635 residents in 2016 and 2,378 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,487 |
| 2022 | 2,428 |
| 2023 | 2,396 |
| 2024 | 2,380 |
| 2025 | 2,387 |
| 2026 | 2,378 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,958 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șopârlița, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Osica de Sus (4,389 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Brâncoveni
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,292 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 543.3 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brâncoveni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brâncoveni?
Brâncoveni has 2,378 residents (2026), ranking 2,011 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brâncoveni?
Brâncoveni covers 42.5 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Brâncoveni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brâncoveni went from 2,635 to 2,378, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Brâncoveni?
Brâncoveni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.311, longitude 24.317.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brâncoveni?
In Brâncoveni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Brâncoveni?
In Brâncoveni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Brâncoveni?
The nearest to Brâncoveni are Șopârlița (4.4 km), Osica de Sus (5.1 km), Piatra-Olt (5.8 km), Ipotești (6.9 km), Pârșcoveni (8.5 km).